SAN JUAN EXPEDITIONS

The AIARE Avy 2 Hut Course is designed to build on the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the AIARE 1 and adds evaluation of critical hazard assessment factors to the curriculum. You will learn how to describe and discuss weather, snowpack, and the avalanche processes. Going into even further detail we will discuss how these processes relate to observations and travel within avalanche terrain. Based out of the Addie S hut on Red Mountain Pass, you will spend day and night with your peers and instructors building on your foundation of avalanche education. In a hut format you spend more time skiing, more time learning from and observing your instructors, and more time in the mountains—all with lodging and food included. When you take your level two with San Juan Expeditions you will get hands-on experience analyzing the avalanche hazard and using your observations to make decisions in the field. We are committed to providing both tools for understanding the avalanche problem and the terrain management skills you can only get from observing an experienced guide.

Our course leaders are both AIARE certified instructors and AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association) trained guides. So when you take one of our courses you know you will be under the mentorship of an experienced and qualified guide, not just an instructor.

COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDES

For 2020/2021 the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course 3-Day course is a hybrid course that combines both E-Learning, Zoom, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Our AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks

COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDES

For the 2020/2021 season the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course is a hybrid 3-Day course designed specifically for Splitboarders which combines virtual E-Learning, Zoom sessions, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Our AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks.

COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDES

For 2020/2021 the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course 3-Day course is a hybrid course that combines both E-Learning, Zoom, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Our AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks

COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDES

For the 2020/2021 season the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course is a hybrid 3-Day course designed specifically for Splitboarders which combines virtual E-Learning, Zoom sessions, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Our AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks.

COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDES

For 2020/2021 the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course 3-Day course is a hybrid course that combines both E-Learning, Zoom, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Our AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks.